EPPD: Arrest made in shooting of 16 year-old in east El Paso

An arrest has been made in the shooting of a 16 year-old after police say the offenders pulled out a handgun during a drug transaction.

Darian Anthony Rivera, 18, was arrested by the El Paso Police Departments Gang Unit with the assistance of SWAT in connection to the shooting that took place on the 3700 block of Trina Monday afternoon. Rivera allegedly is just one of other offenders who participated in the crime.

On September 18th, the victim met with the offenders in a vehicle in front of a residence to conduct a dug transaction, However, after being presented with the drugs, the offenders pulled out a handgun with the intention of stealing the drugs.

The victim then attempted to run from the offenders, but was shot. Police responded to a shooting call at around 4:40 P.M.

Gang investigators and SWAT executed arrest warrants as a result of the shooting, as well as a search warrant at a residence at the 3700 block of La Cuesta. At the time of Rivera’s arrest, two handguns and marijuana were also seized at the residence.

Rivera was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility under a $100,00 bond. Police say additional charges and arrests are expected.